Alleged spy taken from troop train in Pendleton
Deputy Sheriff J A Blakely and Jake Marin arrested and removed William Dolfen on a presidential warrant after the Third Oregon Infantry train arrived. Dolfen, chief cook, is charged as an alien enemy and is to be interned for the war. Marshal Berry will return to Portland with the prisoner. Dolfen admitted German origins and history in the national guard. Reports also mention poisoned needles and bread in Vancouver barracks, with no confirmed deaths.
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United States Marshal
Portland
J. A. Blakely
Jake Marin
William Dolfen
Cook
Department of Justice
New S
Frank T. Berry
Pendleton
Dolfen
Berry
Third Oregon Infantry
Taylor
A. B
Rankin
G. A. Hartman
First National
Hank
Marshal
Adjutant General
Captain Creely
Co. C
Dolson
Couk
Mashal Barry
Holfen
Heporta
Vancouver Barracks
Germany
Herald
American Troops Ready For Trench Duty On French Front
American soldiers occupy trench positions on a quiet sector of the French front with First Contingent battalions, veteran French units, and American artillery behind them. A shell casing from the first shot fired was sent to President Wilson as the troops march toward the line.
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Wilson
France
Conour
Robias
Young America Responds to Bond Appeal Amid Generous Promises
Local youths join the fund drive to float the town. Jv Tallman reports a knock at the door as two Utileepee visitors request a Hartford bond, with an elder boy writing a 160 check and a younger boy 2 plus 2 dollars to donate. Tommy Johns borrows a dollar, subscribes for a bond, and plans to work off the amount with house chores.
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America
Jacgard
Fondleton
JV. Tallman
Gertrude ° Wre
Téberty Hondr
Mr. Tallman
Tommy Johns
First National Bank
John
German Aerodrome Bombed in British Raid Report
London dispatch reports that British forces bombed a German airfield at Varaznacre and a railway function near Thovrovt, per official Admiralty statements. The targets included an aerodrome and railway facilities, with no further details on casualties.
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London
Hritlah Poombed Varaznacre Seredrome and
Thovrovt
Admiralty
Troop D Rumors Hover Over France Deployment
Rumors sweep Pendleton about Troop D possibly heading to France. Messages to Cragtain Lee Coldwell went undelivered as he reportedly left the area. A letter from a member hints at readiness for action, though a current address is unknown.
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Pendleton
France
Geo. la Fontaine
Crag
Lee Coldwell
Canny Green
Charlotte
New Jersey
Fate of irrigation district put to voters
Voters decide Paradise Irrigation District status under a board resolution. Ballots cast at five locations by named landholders J Hawkins J E Mursey WS Staats and Z W Ree with voting from morning to evening. District formed years ago to secure water for land shares but faced financing struggles. board members listed as J Hawkins M Slusher Frank Slean and J F Connelly.
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Tip Ciriet
Homer
John McNaughton
J. Hawkime
J. E. Mtursey
WS Staats
Z. W. Ree
Paradise
Muttle Walter
Ape
Downe
Whee
J. Hawkins
M. Slusher
Frank Slean
J. F. Connelly
State Drives Hard to Reach Maximum War Loan Quota
The Liberty town total at noon was just over 21 million with Wallowa county leading Oregon outside Portland at 100 percent. Lake county second with 33 percent, Umatilla 69 percent, Union 44 percent, and others ranging from 41 to 60 percent. Dow ore, Oregon, leads the United States with five times its minimum quota.
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Portland
Wallowa
Lake County
Clateay
Umatilla
Union
Yamhill
Sherman
Warco
Hood River
Deachutes
Wheeler
Jick
Polk
Tillamook
Huker
Doucas
Washington
Colimbhin
Harhey
Lane
Linn
Clackamas
Dowore
Oregon
United States
Vice President to Speak Here November 6 Evening
Vice President Marehuill will address Pendleton in the Happy Canyon dance hall on November 6 evening to allow working people to attend. The venue seats 1104 and will be heated. He will review local school children in the afternoon if feasible. Marshall and a Pendleton delegation plan to meet him at the depot with a welcoming committee.
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Marehuill
Pendleton
Vine
Marshall
la Gratule
Colorade Springs
Rev. Gornall
Hir
Nik
Dunkirk Raid Kills Thirty Civilians
Oct 27 report states German forces raided Dunkirk and killed thirty civilians. The incident adds to wartime casualties as authorities confirm the losses amid ongoing hostilities in the region.
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Dunkirk
Pass
State's Bond Sales Nearing Thirty Million Dollars
Portland reports bond activity with Liberty Near subscriptions reaching a cap near thirty million. Banks sold two million dollars in bonds in two hours this morning as other business slowed. Official tally shows twenty million eight hundred fourteen thousand dollars. Washington notes Liberty Tech and related bonds eyed for release with ongoing federal reserve discussion and anticipated adjustments.
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Portland
Oreem
Advancing British Tide in Flanders Front
London reports British forces push ahead on the Flanders front with Haig noting gains west of Paschendaele. Canadians repaired heavy attacks near Paalendrale and prisoners increased to about 12 900 as German resistance weakens. The advance continues amid heavy rain and difficult ground.
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London
Flanders
Haig
Vorth
Paeckendaele
Paschendaele
Petain
Filain
Miirehos
Passhhendacierie
Italians Captured in Mass as World War II Moves
Berlin reports sixty thousand Italians imprisoned as German forces push through the Julian Alps. Rome confirms heavy enemy attacks on the Careo front and a bid to redraw the Italian border between Mount Canby and Judine Valley. London notes General MacKenzie, 364000 German troops moved from the Russian front to strike Italy, with morale concerns rising.
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Berlin
Stol
Julian Alps
Rome
Careo
Mount Canby
Judine
London
MacKennen
Eussian
Loty
Berfin Too
Hermiston Hog and Dairy Show breaks records for quality
Hermiston opening reports record quality exhibits across cattle and swine divisions. Awards list multiple winners led by Jersey breeders and Poland China entries, with notable recognition for age groups and champion sows. Weather reduced crowd but enthusiasm remained high for the Hermiston Hog and Dairy Show.
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Hermiston
Hermisto
Hermiston Hog and Daley
Judee Brunt
Howerd
Jersey
Jonas Bereehery
Peyers
Joe Ihrer
Honor Guard Girls Guard Troop Train Incident
Early today a delegation of the Girls Honor Guard waited at the depot as a troop train bearing the Third Oregon neared. Three men, acting suspiciously, emerged behind the depot and fled west along the track. Captain Lola Rogers and Miss Evelyn Sommerville, aided by Joe Cox and P. T., pursued in a Packard. Citizens kept watch as the train moved off, with the Honor Guard standing ready at the rear and the boxe preparing to escort the front.
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Vantee
Oregon
Suiden
Uck
Wattimore Tounions
Lola Rogers
Mises Evelyn Sommerville
Joe Cox
P. T
Mies Rogers
Packard
Mise Hower
Wreets
Webb Street
Hener Gard
Thelen Opdany in MilwauKie area reported medical incident
In MilwauKie region, authorities reported a medical incident affecting several relatives during a chaotic event. The scene involved a suspect, with one person described as injured, and investigations ongoing into the cause and parties present at the time.
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Thelen
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